Bruce Dickinson & Paul Di'Anno walk into a bar...

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[@StevenWard]

We've all been on a Metal Pilgrimage - some longer than other - so defo gonna look at the merch

[@danwk49]

Honestly I'd love to see past members of maiden blaze paul Bruce epic

[@masterdanthrax]

And sadly now we have lost the man, RIP Paul

[@darrenangle4493]

I absolutely love the fact that the 2 of them got together and had a nice conversation. Both of these vocalists are remarkable singers and both have made Iron Maiden the Classic metal band that they have been since day 1. God Bless them both.

[@MichelleBedard-w6j]

i till listen to paul dianno hes had the power of punk but i like bruce dickinson s operatic voice

[@early4thegameNOW]

Bruce Dickinson and Paul Dianno walk into a bar. It was down the east end, dont you hesitate to go, 15 quid is all the bartender will ask for, she'll serve you more than you can know.

[@alexardies3171]

@early4thegameNOW.. meet a lady that I knooooooooooooooow so anytime you go to East End …

[@jobbus22]

Was it near where the Charlotte the harlot lives? 😃

[@HansCruse]

I was looking for a punch line after that intro, but i realized, i got my punch line over the last 45 years lol. A PUNCH in the face of RAWK! I love Paul the same way i love Bon Scott, and i love bruce like i love brian. All of them were just blast your face off amazing. We're blessed to have experienced them all.

[@toddlesiak3837]

It was on 22 Arcacia Ave:)p

[@anger57289]

Lol nice wordsmithing, but £15 quid in London these days? Good luck with that ;) on a more sombre note RIP Paul, hope you rest in peace mate \m/

[@69abm]

R.I.P. Paul Di'Anno

[@667hodge]

Bruce got the fame,but those first 2 albums with Paul are f'n badass

[@TheGreatestVoice1958]

I've alway thought Killers just sounded like a bunch of songs not good enough to make the first album, a bunch of B-sides if you will. The title track and Wrathchild being notricable exceptions. Overall, Killers is my 2nd least favorite Maiden album. The first album, however, is one my top 5.

[@anger57289]

@@TheGreatestVoice1958 It was definitely more progressive than IM - ironically a direction they've veered even more toward since 1999. There are some weak songs on there, but on the whole I don't think they're any worse than, for example, Quest for Fire off POM. Killers is as heavy as anything they've ever done, Wrathchild is a belter, Murders in the Rue morgue is epic, and Prodigal son shows off the versatility of Paul and Steve at a very early stage, as well as Davey's "walking on glass" style guitar. Sanctuary, which is a brilliant song (that ended up as a B-side and a belting live track), was reportedly supposed to be on the record but the band felt like they'd be ripping fans off as it had been included on the Metal for Muthas compilation already along with Wrathchild. I guess Innocent Exile and Drifter are the "weak tracks", but 2 out of 9 isn't all that bad really. Also, the "worst" of Maiden is still better than most other stuff so meh!

[@keltarking]

WAY back in the 90s I read an interview with Paul where he said something along the line of "I'm a much better singer now than I was then, but Bruce has always been a better fit for Maiden". Didn't seem to be any animosity then either. :)

[@surfdigby]

A lot of probably stems from him having the Paul vs Bruce "rivalry" shoved in his face in every interview for the last 40 years.

[@mikatu]

He talked about it in the documentary of the Early Years. He said he wasn't able to keep up with the band.

[@mrmitch5054]

Saw Paul on the killers tour 1981 and Bruce at a maiden warm up in Huddersfield 1982

[@ackerjawaka1966]

I would have loved to have seen them with Dianno but I saw them in 86 with Bruce ⚡

[@filipbozic4303]

I saw them both that day! Sadly Paul couldn't perform more than a few songs, but it was one of the most memorable days of my life for sure

[@petero5251]

I saw Paul performing on the 7th of december '23 in Doetinchem (Netherlands) in a similar bar. (2:17) He said the same thing about singing a few songs, but he still performed the whole set. It was a great night

[@Tipsie1979]

I hope Paul Di Anno will sing one more time with Iron Maiden ❤

[@capnkaba]

Alas, it was never meant to be.

[@bcgibson22]

We all did!!

[@wnerko7484]

When maiden announced big suprises for the new tour.i was hoping for a return of Paul.thinking about it a few days ago then i got hit with bad news about Paul😢

[@bennahor6057]

When Paul and Steve recently met, Steve asked about his leg, Harris said, "Maiden will pick up the tab!" Bruce has met with Blaze backstage at Donington! Up the Irons! 🤘🏻

[@endtyme]

It´s always a pleasure to watch your videos. No trying to be sensational by talking bad or spreading gossip. The Metal world should be one big family and you are doing a great job in helping on that way. Unfortuntely the idea of having Paul perform with Maiden one time in the future is now gone. But how cool that would have been! R.I.P. Paul! Slava Ukraine!

[@ffosiliaudecymrusouthwales1716]

I'd love to see Paul invited to do a couple of songs with Maiden at a 50th anniversary show. Why not? Blaze too, of course. And Dennis Stratton. Maybe not the guys who didn't play on any of their albums, though. And of course, they'd have to pay tribute to the late, great Clive Burr as well.

[@cbr9914]

they'll trot out total eclipse...but gangland would be cooler

[@cymro6537]

That would be great gig ! 🤘

[@bartoszbiniszewski139]

Please, NO

[@adalbertovalentin8112]

I think my dream will be real.the best band ever tour with all the 3 vocalist.it going to be the biggest show ever in heavy metal history.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

[@RobertEleuteri-fj8fp]

Said perfectly! 🤘🏼

[@Wild1BillS]

I worked with a guy back in the mid 80's who was a roadie for Maiden in the Early 80's. In 86 and again in 2001 he got me backstage passes and he said Once you are part of the Maiden family will Always be in the family. I remember in 2001 he was telling me how he traveled Europe going to all the Maiden shows while he traveled with the band.

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

They celebrated the first ten years. The VHS, vinyl, and CD box sets were great releases at the time. So, if they will celebrate 50, it needs to be really special.

[@LIVS10]

To see them hanging a little bit together is so cool!!! It gives a cozy feeling

[@carlossoaresimoveis]

That was incredible! Bruce is truly grateful to be alive and cured of cancer and is doing incredible things! And Bruce, thank you for wearing the Bodebrown shirt with the Brazilian and United Kingdom flags

[@lidijabukurov9968]

Bruce the great and Paul the great,Zagreb Croatia,never to be forgotten

[@1rtt1]

Both great in their own rights. Because this song stands out the most to me. I don't think anyone can sing "Remember Tomorrow" like Paul did.

[@rabarebra]

I agree with "like Paul DID". Today, not so much, sadly....

[@toltec1983]

Was on Bruce's concert and went to the biker bar later on. Said hi to Paul as he was passing by but couldn't wait for him to start as I had a 4h drive back home. Glad this meeting happened though.

[@joergschulzhamburg]

I'm so sad. Paul left us. May the dear god in heaven give you a house to rest in peace from eternity to eternity. Without you, Iron Maiden would not be what it is today. We miss you!

[@Djarra]

Bruce has said in the past that Paul sent him a message when he was diagnosed with Cancer, as Paul is also a survivor. This was when he asked by an interviewer if he’d seen a video of Paul telling his audience to send good vibes to Bruce. As for them meeting back in the early days, as I understand it Paul was very insular and would isolate himself a bit before and after shows, so it’s possible that that he and Bruce wouldn’t have actually met back then.

[@cbr9914]

pretty sure dianno was at the afterparty for bruce's first show at the rainbow with maiden, after the arm up tour of italy

[@dannyjingu]

An Iron Maiden Legacy Tour, getting Paul DiAnno, Dennis Stratton, and Blaze Bailey, doing one Mega-concert, would be a legendary tour!!

[@mrmetal1276]

A special 50th gig! Paul, Bruce and Blaze all singing Iron Maiden together! With Dennis on guitars too. Paul singing Phantom of the Opera, Bruce Singing Hallowed be thy Name and Blaze singing Sign of the Cross! With video footage of Clive would be epic, live at the hammersmith odeon.....

[@rabarebra]

I'd rather hear Paul singing all the Number of the Beast songs. Would be like hearing Bon Scott singing all the songs off Back in Black.

[@lylefoster3235]

I am going to miss him

[@scottmiller3025]

I love “Women in Uniform “ with Paul

[@TheTimeProphet]

It's not for the first time ever. Paul Dianno once told me they once lived in the same street in America. I met Dianno on his solo tour years ago.

[@starfighter1972]

Maiden is indeed a big family.

[@Sheer_Force]

Absolva with Blaze Bayley 👍👍

[@tilenjk02]

I was on Bruce's show in Zagreb. It was AMAZING!

[@MrDantres]

That band of his is amazing and they are clearly having a blast in every show!

[@derekgooden2507]

I, and so many Maiden fans, had hoped that for the 50th anniversary tour in 2025-2026 Maiden would bring out Paul for a song or two. Now, of course, that won't happen. I really believe they were going to do that. Having been a fan since Paul was in the band and having seen them SO MANY times over the years since my first time in '83 I say go with God Paul. Thanks for your contribution to creating the greatest rock and roll FAMILY in the history of metal.

[@redsknezoky4205]

I was lucky enough to attend both shows that night. Bruce was fuc*in amazing, and I was happy to see Paul for the first time in my life . Amazing night ❤

[@simondavies109]

Saw Paul Dianno perform in a small venue in Neath (Wales) in about 1990/91. He'd broken his leg the day before but still performed and spoke to the fans. Top bloke.

[@Scott__C]

Saw Paul Di'anno's Battlezone years ago in a club. Cool stuff, band was good.

[@unciclistacontraelsistema8620]

This meeting could not be yet possible, because of Paul's death yesterday... But yes, most of fans dreamed this awesome event would happen in 2025...

[@tymanngruter1808]

It is then and now, no less no more! Both great vocalists in their own line of duty! ♨️♨️♨️

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

Two Icons meeting for the first time!!!!! How Epic is that?!!!!?

[@roybell8470]

That's actually really cool to see. Love them both.

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

Seeing Maiden with all 3 singers would be a dream come true!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@catjudo1]

I would love to see all three vocalists together on an Iron Maiden stage at the very least. That would make for an amazing concert and an amazing dvd set.

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Love both these guys. God bless

[@TonOoms]

Two big singers !!❤❤❤

[@mire0000]

The concert in Zagreb was great! Glad you liked my videos :)

[@HansCruse]

There were a lot of great bands coming through the late 70s into the 80s, In my humble opinion, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, and Iron Maiden. those 3 bands were doing things musically that no one else could. 3 of the best of all time to date. They were writing rock operas and songs that were so much more than just an intro, verse, chorus verse chours, outro.

[@marcomazotti]

2 great legends, End of the story :)

[@rekdinhopoetico]

That was really nice! I have all the albums Iron recorded, my favorite are: Iron Maiden, Piece of Mind, Fear of the Dark and Brave New World. Had I to choose only one...that would be difficult, but the first album would be probably the chosen one.

[@gtaking109]

Rip paul

[@markovisic7244]

Zagreb again?! Paul and Harris, Paul and Bruce... Di'Anno is my man!

[@MichelleBedard-w6j]

let them be friends its just another way to do rock ❤

[@slasherdope8065]

The Ultimate Maiden Tour: All living members past and present get together for a career spanning set with each singer doing lead on their songs with backup from other 2. Maiden All Over Time

[@Evergladecro]

You forgot to mention that this band who played with paul in zagreb are actually croatian fans. They are members from heavy metal band called time decay. I know the guys, they released a new album last year. If you are a maiden fan, you are gonna like them too.

[@maidenmovies]

Stepan Juraj said that Bruce and Paul both said that they're talking eye to eye for the first time really. hard to believe but that's all they said to him..

[@marciosantos460]

Grande Bruce Dickinson e grande Paul di anno o Iron maiden é a melhor banda de heavy metal do mundo.

[@Ar0n_]

Craziest weekend ever... day before Bruce Dickinson in Hala, in Hard Place in Zagreb was tribute band to Iron Maiden (Rainmaker). Day after, Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di'Anno... it was so fucking awesome! I met Mistheria in Bikers Beer Factory when they came to see Di'Anno... ahhh, so great. I love that I'm metalhead!❤

[@chilly6470]

Paul meets Paul

[@remmingtoncruzoe8282]

I bought a ticket for Paul's gig in Krakow at the end of August. Really hoping I get to see him!

[@Rishnotfishandnochips]

2 men walk into a bar. You would have thought at least one of them would’ve seen it

[@rickcharon1197]

I will not get into this little game of "he is the best singer" because, for me, they are both excellent singers who brought their personal touch to the group. Love and respect for these two guys. Up the Irons 🤘🤘🤘

[@afterforever71]

Rock in peace Paul 🤘🏻

[@pattryck31]

It would be a dream, the three iron maiden vocalists in a concert or small tour, sold out absolutely 🎸 👿

[@themrworf1701]

I was there :)

[@jackmeahoff-r2t]

The first two albums the best.

[@davidjohannesmarker8835]

My 2 heros❤❤

[@jason0436]

Maiden ... Beste Metal-Familie ❤ ( Fan since 1982)

[@xbfdx988]

Glad he made peace

[@philltolkien5082]

RIP Paul.

[@davidjohannesmarker8835]

They helped me ❤❤

[@alekskot9240]

I want them all!!! Does anybody reading this??... ALL.!!!! Blaze 100000%..!!!! X Factor is a masterpiece!! Dennis... Paul.... All!!!

[@snymmk60]

Rip Legend🙏🏻😭

[@michaelantonyaustin]

When Runrig called it a day they invited Donnie Monroe to sing with them. Helloween recently toured with Kai Hansen, Andi Deris and Michael Kiske. Anything is possible when old grudges and animosities are put aside. Having a tour (or even just a few special events in London) with Bruce, Blaze and Paul together would be truly awesome!

[@K.Straughan]

Iron Maiden are Iron Maiden that's it, just a great Band with a Great history.

[@timothydiedrich6531]

That's a great thing

[@themrworf1701]

You forgot to mention that Chris Dale was also there and played one song with Paul. Everything was so awesome!

[@playmobil132]

RIP PAUL DI ANNO

[@oramone]

RIP Paul :(

[@Billinois78]

To quote a Queen song: "It's late, it's late, it's late, but not too late"

[@MichelleBedard-w6j]

even blaze bailey brought something to iron i found I'm when he was in wolsfbaine but maiden fits with him i listen to all the decades and iron maiden always made quality music, up the irons

[@stanblack232]

Itvwould be cool to see them tour and sing soke of the songs together.

[@Yours2Keep138]

I would love to hear a Maiden song that features both Bruce and Paul on the same track. Even if the band just rerecorded an older track. I'm really not a fan of the Blaze records, but just imagine how epic it would be if the guys got together with Paul, Bruce, and Blaze on vocals to sing the song Iron Maiden. That would be the definitive Maiden track and a perfect bookend to 50 years! 🤘

[@lorettahookano6139]

Epic !!!

[@StevenWard]

Often wonder if they'd ever have a festival of just all bands that have ex-band members, or are related, with Maiden headlining. Blaze and Paul's bands could play along with Smith and Kotzen, British Lions, maybe a few of the better cover bands play smaller stages. It could be a whole weekend of Maidenness :) #MaidenFest

[@kmoecub]

This isn't the first time that they have met with one another. It is the first time that they have spoken for more than a few seconds.

[@Forgottenchannels]

Could be also that Paul simply didn't want to take up any more of Bruce's time so he was being gracious by being the one to end the conversation as Bruce might have felt rude being the one to do so and Paul probably knew that. Legends both of them in any regard.

[@rabarebra]

He had to catch a show. Did you watch the whole video?

[@shallowlord]

Samson was opening for Maiden several times in 1979... So they have met before.

[@jmutil]

Well it's the first time they met ever since Bruce took over vocals for them.

[@philipcraig6230]

I don't see why this is so exciting for some fans. Di'Anno has said all sorts of nasty things about Dickinson on stage over the years & I get the feeling Bruce agreed to meet Paul out of politeness. Wouldn't be surprised if he put the CD in the bin. And no, Maiden would never get him to participate in a 50th anniversary concert. He doesn't remember the words to the songs from the first 2 albums & just tells along incoherently. Maiden is a slick, professional operation that Paul Di'Anno doesn't fit into.

[@rabarebra]

He just said nasty things when fans say stupid things to him. Paul has struggled a bit, face it, and don't take everything he says literally. Remember that stupid Eastern Europe fan screaming Bruce's name in the bar. So many of these fans are just pure numbheads.

[@snymmk60]

Killers had the best Maiden lineup in my opinion🔥

[@grahamroden8897]

Iron Maidens version of The Kings Speech. Christmas Day 2025 on BBC1. A 2 hour set going through the greatest hits.

[@Doomherre]

🔥🔥🔥

[@emanuelpfoh5580]

You don't need to be a psychologist to say that Paul was uncomfortable and that he probably feel less in front of Bruce.

[@MichelleBedard-w6j]

paul did cult albums with iron maiden its just another approach i love dickinsons air raid vocals

[@achillesalexander5327]

Bruce is a Class Act! Steve I'd a Class Act! They didn't have to meet with Paul but they did just to make Peace with him

[@jacehuff2389]

It would be cool if they did a tour with all three singers, and they all sang the songs that they recorded for the albums.

[@chefjameso]

their body language says it all

[@marcraygun6290]

First gig i ever saw was paul dianno back in 90

[@tedted6029]

quite some years ago now we got to meet paul and blaze on a australian tour no bruce but it was super cool and i got a backstage meet greet thing they signed heaps of stuff and chilled and talked about anything got photos ect , was a small pub too and very cool show up front getting their rock star sweat all over me : ) \m/ blaze and paul was really good and very chill, i love to get the chance to meet bruce one day.. maiden playing perth in a few months.. maybe ill be lucky to have a run in somewhere who knows... : )

[@jabberdouche]

A few months ago I got Virtual XI record on a whim. Its actually friggin great!!

[@philipwaller9477]

It's really not. Their worst album by far

[@Stargazer-dk6zk]

@@philipwaller9477 It’s not that bad. Not a classic, but good enough for that era.

[@rabarebra]

@@Stargazer-dk6zk It is not good even for that era. Remember Halford's album at this time? Or Bruce's solo stuff with Adrian? Wow. What a quality difference in song writing compared to Virtual XI.

[@TheGreatestVoice1958]

@@rabarebra Virtual XI kicks ass. The best Maiden album of the 90s for sure, and one of my top 10 from them. Lightning Strikes Twice, Clansman, and Futureal are particularly great.

[@ericfg806]

Another great vid! Would love to see: A) Paul healthier and B) Paul in a cameo with Maiden in some form sometime soon. Also, Slava Ukraini!

[@manowar4046]

Cool.

[@ChrisHopkinsBass]

I'd love to hear a song with Bruce, Paul and Blayze on vocals - something like "The One You Love To Hate"

[@MichaelWH]

The Halford song ?